Case #11295 - How Cyberaidbase Stopped Online Scammers Pretending to Be Someone Else
Impact Story
Case Number:
#11295
Incident Dated:
26-Oct-2024
Category:
Social Media Fake Account
Cyber Incident Overview
A well-known individual reached out to CyberAidBase feeling upset. They discovered that two fake Instagram accounts, @zoy.akhan008 (169k followers) and @fiza_queen___08Â (13.8k followers), were pretending to be them. These scammers were using their pictures to trick followers into giving them money. This situation caused a lot of frustration and worry about their reputation. Despite reporting the fake accounts, they felt uncertain about what to do next.
Actions by Cyberaidbase
CyberAidBase quickly took action to help. Our team investigated the fake accounts and gathered evidence that they were scams. Within 48 hours, we reported the accounts to Instagram, and they were removed. This action helped protect the individual’s identity and stopped the scammers from deceiving others.
User Comments
"Thank you so much! I'm really thankful for your quick help"